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It does appear oppressive to someone who is used to +10% wiggle room on the speed limits, but I think a key point of confusion here is that recommended speed an
by oh_sigh 5y ago
It does appear oppressive to someone who is used to +10% wiggle room on the speed limits, but I think a key point of confusion here is that recommended speed and speed limit are two separate concepts, but are conflated into simply the speed limit, and the recommended speed is rarely advertised.
And, that hard 3km/h over the speed limit standard also applies in places that have more lenient enforcement, but the driver never knows exactly where the limit is because it is based on the cop's discretion. For example, on most US highways, if the speed limit is 65, you can do 75 without getting a second look from a cop. But if they clock you at 76, you're getting pulled over.
- climb_stealth 5y agoHmmm, interesting. Does getting pulled over at 76 in a 65 come with more than just a fine? Germany for example has the rule that anything under 18kmh over the speed limit is only a fine that doesn't get recorded otherwise. Only going over that results in demerit points and insurance or license implications. This makes it okay to speed as long as it is safe. Yes there is still the element of it being the cop's discretion but even when pulled over there are no lasting consequences. Australia is much harsher in that regard with any speeding offence coming with demerit points that remain tied to the license for 3+ years. It's ridiculous.